Electrician

This position is located in the Maintenance Section, Facilities Management Branch, Division of Administration Services, Shiprock Service Unit, Shiprock, New Mexico. The incumbent serves as a Journeyman Electrician responsible for maintaining, repairing, installing, and troubleshooting electrical systems and equipment to support safe and reliable facility operation A REAL ID will be required beginning May 7, 2025, in accordance with 6 C.F.R. 37.5 (2021).

Installs, modifies, repairs, maintains, troubleshoots, tests, and loads electrical systems, circuits, fixtures, controls, and equipment, including secondary power distribution, switchgear, emergency generators, transformers, variable frequency drives, and industrial multiphase systems. Tests and maintains specialized electrical and safety systems, including load banks, thermocouple sensors, intrusion alarms, security cameras, fire alarms, emergency warning systems, lightning protection, and high-intensity lighting systems Interprets building plans, blueprints, wiring diagrams, engineering drawings, and electrical maintenance manuals to plan and lay out electrical systems, including routing, placement, sizing, load balancing, continuity, and safe operation. Determines the placement of distribution panels, boxes, fittings, and connections, and installs wiring, conduit, fixtures, transformers, service entrances, and other electrical devices. Demonstrates proficiency in residential and complex industrial electrical systems, circuits, equipment, and controls to independently plan and lay out work, troubleshoot difficult defects, and complete repairs and installations with minimal supervision, with completed work reviewed for compliance with accepted trade standards.

Selectee may be subject to a probationary period ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959 IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently, temporarily, or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases, consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available, as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you. Background Investigation Requirement: This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment. A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individual's identity, employment history, education, and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service. Upon receipt of instructions, applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability. Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process. Financial Suitability Requirement: This position requires a review of the applicant's financial history as part of the personnel security and suitability determination. Applicants must demonstrate financial responsibility, maintain good standing with creditors, and satisfy all legal financial obligations prior to applying. Individuals with substantial delinquent or unresolved financial obligations-including, but not limited to, delinquent federal or state tax liabilities, defaulted federal student loans, court-ordered fines or fees, or child support arrears-may be deemed unsuitable for employment with the Indian Health Service (IHS). Prior to the appointment, candidates must present two valid forms of identification. If one of the documents is a state-issued ID or driver's license, it must be REAL ID-compliant.

There are no education requirements.